| 2022-11-18 | Class II | Process control | Suction ports may potentially be occluded on the affected devices. If this occurs, the affected devices will not be able to perform the suction function during use, which could cause a delay in procedure and could require another device to | 23,700 US; 5,225 OUS | 2026-04-13 |
| 2017-02-28 | Class II | Mixed-up of materials/components | For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to | | |
| 2017-02-28 | Class II | Mixed-up of materials/components | For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to | | |
| 2017-02-28 | Class II | Mixed-up of materials/components | For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to | | |
| 2017-02-28 | Class II | Mixed-up of materials/components | For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to | | |
| 2017-02-28 | Class II | Mixed-up of materials/components | For over a year, the Accessory Packages in the Hyfrecator 2000 ESU cartons were packaged in error by the manufacturer with non-sterile P/N 7-796-19 Handpiece Sheaths in pouches that were labeled as Sterile. This could cause an end user to | | |
| 2015-11-05 | Class II | Process control | Miscalibration of the Energy Source monitoring function, which may incorrectly sense the handpiece temperature as higher than the actual handpiece’s temperature. This causes some devices to generate a “Check Seal” message with an audible a | 9 devices | 2018-05-24 |
| 2015-06-17 | Class II | Software design (manufacturing process) | Probe programming error. The incorrect program can generate more heat at the surgical site, resulting in an elevated probability of tissue damage. | 276 devices | 2017-04-11 |
| 2014-05-08 | Class II | Nonconforming Material/Component | ConMed Corporation has received complaints regarding sparking, no output and burning at the cord set connection. The complaints have been confirmed by ConMed. | Domestic – 12,600 units, Foreign – 44,280 units | 2017-04-11 |
| 2014-02-20 | Class II | Device Design | ConMed Corporation initiated an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces due to risk of burns. | 12,653 units (10,769 domestically & 1,884 internationally) | 2017-04-07 |
| 2013-10-23 | Class II | Material/Component Contamination | The affected lots were exposed to a higher than acceptable level of particulate matter during manufacture and subsequently distributed. ConMed evaluated the potential risk that this issue could present to the patient and concluded the risk | 147 handpieces (Domestic: 135 devices; Foreign: 12 devices) | 2017-03-08 |
| 2013-10-23 | Class II | Material/Component Contamination | The affected lots were exposed to a higher than acceptable level of particulate matter during manufacture and subsequently distributed. ConMed evaluated the potential risk that this issue could present to the patient and concluded the risk | 65 handpieces (Domestic: 41 devices; Foreign: 24 devices) | 2017-03-08 |
| 2013-01-28 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | Some devices had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. | Domestic Distribution: 97,450 units; Foreign Distribution: 6 | 2017-04-11 |
| 2013-01-28 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | Some devices had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. | Domestic Distribution: 97,450 units; Foreign Distribution: 6 | 2017-04-11 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-12-27 | Class II | Equipment maintenance | ConMed received complaints of some devices which had broken through the seal of the sterile pouch. ConMed confirmed instances where the pouch seal was compromised on the affected products. In no instance has it been reported to ConMed tha | 313,190 (total for all devices) | 2018-05-14 |
| 2012-05-07 | Not classified | Equipment maintenance | An investigation of the ConMed Electrosurgery Altrus Energy Source revealed that the device could have been calibrated incorrectly resulting in error messages or delays in surgery. | 122 units | 2012-06-19 |
| 2012-05-07 | Not classified | Process control | The devices were distributed prior to the firm completing performance qualifications for their package sealing and adhesive bonding. | 18 units | 2012-06-05 |